Removing a Knot

[58RW]

@sealer in making point to change out a knot I have used this method a couple times or so and worked each time for me Then I get the replacement knot use epoxy to seat the replacement leave a couple of days and it's ready to go.

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[RustyBlade]

Still need to drill/out the expoxy from the bottom of the knot or if you want a deeper set knot.
Another problem I see doing this method with a modern knot is the expoxy/adhesive used does not degrade with heat. I've tried heating out a modern knot by the steam and boil methods and didn't budge it.

If@58fb method above is not successful then here is another guide that you may find useful.

 

[58RW]

Anyone wants to take a punt ay own risk and hasn't got a lathe and all the expensive tools I can lay you some pointers at your own risk. As for the epoxy my Vie Long of which I changed the knot out on has had no movement or issues in over 12 months

 

[sealer]

Thank's mate. I probably save the brush for doing something like that in the future. Now I will cut the hair just to remember not to use again. Or... maybe I should leave that way next to the other brushes, serving as an example of what may happen when they underperform xD

 

[Substance]

Cut the knot flush with the handle then drill the rest out using a smaller drill bit then a dremmel or similar as required
I have used a 20mm socket drill to get the old knot out then ground out to the size I wanted
Use a small drop of glue to test the depth and loft of the brush so you can alter it if you want before fully glueing it in with an epoxy